About Philosophical Counselling
Philosophical counselling is a practice that uses philosophical inquiry to explore life's fundamental questions. Unlike traditional therapy, which often focuses on psychological symptoms, philosophical counselling engages with existential concerns—meaning, freedom, choice, authenticity, and how we relate to our existence. Drawing on the wisdom of philosophers like Socrates, Kierkegaard, Heidegger, and Sartre, this approach invites deep reflection on the assumptions, beliefs, and worldviews that shape our lives. It's a space for those who seek not just relief from distress, but a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world.
Discussion on philosophical counselling and its implementation in Birštonas
While my primary focus is psychotherapy, and my philosophical interests mainly serve to deepen my therapeutic worldview, I also offer pure philosophical counselling sessions for those specifically interested in this approach. These sessions are for individuals who want to engage with philosophical questions directly—exploring themes of meaning, purpose, freedom, and authenticity through structured philosophical dialogue. If you're drawn to philosophy as a way of understanding your life, I'm happy to work with you in this mode.
I translated and published Ran Lahav's book 'Leaving Plato's Cave: Practice of Philosophical Counselling' in Russian (2025). Ran Lahav is one of the pioneers of modern philosophical counselling, and his work offers a unique approach to working with inner experience through philosophical inquiry.